Rishabha Vahana Wood Carved Statue

Fantastic wood carved statue of Nandi vahana of Shiva for use in temple processions. This fantastic wood-carved Nandi is a great example of wood carving of South India. These large wood statues are generally of <em>vahanas</em> (mounts) of deities or figures of <em>dwarapalas</em> (door keepers) to adorn the annual public procession of the deities on their chariots. These wood-carved statues are brightly coloured and attractive. <br> <br>This is one such statue of Nandi, the bull-mount of Hindu god Shiva. Notice the pedestal on the wooden Nandi meant for the procession idol of Shiva. Bull is known as <em>Rishabh</em> in Sanskrit. This idol is therefore called <em>Rishabh Vahana</em> - The Bull Mount. <br> <br>If you have a home temple then this statue could serve as a perfect pedestal for the Shiva deity or it could be placed outdoors as an auspicious piece of art in home or office. Would also look great in a hotel lobby. <br><p style="caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;"></p>